Latest News About Sunderland Vs Tottenham

Sunderland beat Tottenham 1-0 in the latest match, with Nordi Mukiele’s deflected second-half goal deciding it. The result left Spurs deeper in relegation trouble, while Sunderland picked up back-to-back league wins.[3][8]

Match update

The game was played at the Stadium of Light on April 12, 2026, and Tottenham lost in Roberto De Zerbi’s first match in charge. Sunderland held on after Mukiele’s strike in the 56th minute, and the result was widely described as a damaging blow for Spurs.[9][10][3]

Why it matters

Reports say Tottenham stayed in the relegation zone with six games left, two points from safety. Jamie Carragher also said Spurs “look like they’re going to go down,” reflecting how serious the situation has become.[7][3]

Team news

Before kickoff, Tottenham confirmed several absences, including Guglielmo Vicario, Mohammed Kudus, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, and Ben Davies. Sunderland’s official coverage framed the win as a strong home performance and a big result for the club.[1][5][9]

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